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Management Accountant Wellington Region
- Contribute insightful financial and commercial advice
- Based Hutt Road Kaiwharawhara Depot
He krero m mtou About us:
At KiwiRail we connect New Zealanders sustainably powering economic growth and ensuring vital freight and passenger services run smoothly. Our mission Stronger Connections Better New Zealand highlights our dedication to sustainability and community well-being.
Our people make KiwiRail exceptional. By fostering a diverse inclusive and supportive workplace we empower everyone to contribute their best. If youre passionate about innovation and safety wed love to welcome you aboard.
He whakamrama mo te tranga mahi About therole:
Our Management Accountant serves as a strategic business partner providing financial oversight and commercial insight specifically for KiwiRails below-rail infrastructure network in the Metro Wellington Region.
Your primary role will be the provision of financial information for performance management business planning decision support and analysis to optimise KiwiRails business and strategic objectives. With an in-depth knowledge of the business unit activities combined with a thorough understanding of the operational and financial targets you will be positioned to provide insightful financial and commercial advice to support business unit management and decision making.
This role supports the Metros - Senior Management Accountant and collaborates with Infrastructures Wellington Metro Engineering and Business support teams to drive operational efficiency as well as delivering well planned and appropriately prioritised maintenance capital renewals and investment. This includes embedding mature robust asset management processes for both new and existing infrastructure assets.
The responsibilities include managing CAPEX and OPEX spend within agreed funding of GWRC and RNIP envelopes by optimising budget and forecast accuracy and aligning financial outcomes with KiwiRails operational and strategic infrastructure goals. This role is pivotal in achieving KiwiRails mission for boringly reliable and efficient rail services.
Ng pukenga e rapu nei mtou What (skills) you will bring:
Knowledge and experience
- At least three years post qualification experience in Chartered Accounting firm or large corporate business.
- Demonstrated experience and ability to work closely with management including well-developed influencing skills and ability to challenge status quo
- A working knowledge of ERP systems particularly SAP or Maximo and are adept at leveraging these for financial and asset management
- You are striving towards being a strategic financial partner including influencing decisions
- You can use computer tools for information management
Ways of working / Work-related qualities
- You communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels fostering a culture of transparency and trust
- You exhibit strong decision-making abilities showing agility and strategic insight in a complex project environment
- You demonstrate resilience and adaptability working effectively under pressure and navigating organisational change
- You prioritise customer needs aligning financial strategies to deliver high-value outcomes for KiwiRail
- You champion diversity inclusion and collaborative practices contributing positively to KiwiRails work culture
Qualifications
- You hold a degree in finance accounting or a related field
- Relevant professional certification (e.g. CPA CA) is preferred
Nu te rourou Whats in it for you:
- 4% KiwiSaver employer contribution
- 25 annual leave days
- Access to discounted travel health insurance & holiday houses across NZ as part of the Staff Welfare Trust
- A strong Zero Harm policy to keep you safe
Kua rite kia rite Ready to Make a Difference
R aukati Applications close: 31 August 2025
Employment Type
Full Time
